It is a pity that some of the streets in central Bridport look disappointing.

Music and dancing will take over Bridport as a popular event returns this week

Greater Government support is needed to expand rugby in state schools, strengthen grassroots clubs and ensure every child has the opportunity to play the sport, West Dorset MP Edward Morello has told ministers.

Huge crowds are expected to flock to a traditional village fete

Beaminster Museum took part in a royal visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Corn Exchange in Blandford Forum on July 16

The Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art will run from August 18 to August 21, featuring nine concerts over four days and an accompanying nine-day art exhibition.

A CCTV image appeal has been launched in an attempt to identify two people in connection to a fraud incident

Hundreds of residents and visitors turned Sandy Beach into a seaside auditorium for Lyme Regis’ first‑ever Cinema on the Beach, with a free screening of The Greatest Showman.

A man who was allegedly drunk and exposing himself in town has been dealt with by police

Parliamentarians have visited Lyme Bay to explore how sustainable fishing and marine protection can support coastal communities and ecosystems

Bottled water was handed out in a town centre after a reservoir supplying around 2,500 residents struggled to keep up with demand during the hot weather

A joint transport plan with neighbouring BCP Council has been approved by Dorset councillors.

The Bridport and District Model Railway Club is gearing up for its annual exhibition on Saturday, August 1, Held at the Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport.

Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister and has initiated a cabinet reshuffle

A police helicopter was brought in to help search for the man, after concerns were raised for his welfare in Lyme Regis

The leisure centre in Bridport is fundraising to make its facilities more accessible for people with additional needs

Melplash Agricultural Society announced the winners of its Annual Gardens and Allotment Competition, celebrating the care and dedication of local gardeners.

A QUIET Dorset village was was once again turned into a celebration of music, politics and community spirit over the weekend

Mapperton House & Gardens in Beaminster has launched a beaver-themed trail running from July 26 to September 6, inspired by its beavers, Chip and Willow.

A man has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

Andy Burnham promised to “change the way we do politics” after being “appalled” by Westminster’s culture after his return to Parliament.

Andy Burnham is widely expected to deliver a speech outside 10 Downing Street in which he will pledge to bring "breathing room" to struggling households

Yesterday afternoon, multiple fire appliances from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a large crop fire near Wambrook, close to Chard, which spread into surrounding woodland.

Woodroffe's Year 11 students came together for a fantastic evening of celebration as they marked the end of their GCSEs at this year's Year 11 Prom.

The hamlet of Poxwell in Dorset was once visited by royalty and offers more than just historic charm - but how do you pronounce its name?

OVERNIGHT road closures along the A35 are set to move from Sunday night.

Flax was one of West Dorset’s most important crops. These pictures reveal the industry’s remarkable local story.

Pandemonium is set to return to a seaside resort in west Dorset as a beloved charity event gets underway soon

A road in West Bay will remain closed for five hours

Beaminster Singers, known for performances of Mozart’s Credo Mass and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, are recruiting new members.

Fire crews from Bridport and Yeovil have dealt with a series of roadside verge fires on the A356 near Cheddington this afternoon.

At 11.38 pm last night (Friday 17 July), HM Coastguard was called to an incident at Charmouth beach, Dorset.

THE search for a missing person in Bridport prompted a large police response - including the use of the dog unit

FIREFIGHTERS praised a farmer for his quick reaction after a fire flared up in his barn.

The captain of a historic boat which was wrecked after it ran aground on a west Dorset beach is appealing for help

AN MP says Dorset has been “left waiting at the bus stop while the rest of the country moves ahead” after it was revealed the county will receive the lowest government bus funding allocation in the south‑west over the next four years

A woman with extensive experience in the fashion industry has opened a unique new business in Bridport which is helping to tackle waste and the environment crisis

Construction of the new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital has marked another major milestone

A new Town Crier has been chosen for Bridport

Fire crews tackle more than 380 outdoor fires amid rising pressure in 2026

Try this 3.5-mile walk across Dorset’s Puddletown Heath and Roman Road, discovering the wild landscape that shaped Thomas Hardy’s literary world

Plans to stop paying volunteer coastguards have been scrapped following a backlash from MPs and rescue officers

An uninsured driver has had their car seized in Bridport

First time publicans have said they will carry on fighting after leaving a village pub after nearly two years

A RESIDENT in Long Bredy has told of the moment she saw huge plumes of smoke near to her home as a fire raged on farmland nearby.

Sunny weather is forecast for Bridport and Lyme Regis from 17-20 July, with highs up to 25°C and very high pollen levels. Hay fever sufferers take note.

Officers are appealing for information following the reported theft of a puppy near Bridport

A leisure area that has been the constant target of attacks from yobs is to get extra surveillance in an attempt to crackdown on crime

The release of a highly anticipated epic from director Sir Christopher Nolan are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.